Merit Health River Region is a 124-bed hospital in Vicksburg, MS — .
2 openings posted here, advertised at $1,608 to $1,615 a week. Advertised weekly pay, updated hourly.
Merit Health River Region has 2 openings posted across 1 specialty. Advertised weekly pay runs $1,608 to $1,615, with a median of $1,612. These are posted rates, refreshed hourly from the board, not contracts CircleRN has filled.
| Specialty | Openings | Advertised weekly | Median | vs. Mississippi median | Shifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Med-Surg | 2 | $1,608 – $1,615 | $1,612 | at the median | Night |
The comparison is against the Mississippi median advertised rate for the same specialty. Merit Health River Region posts above it in 0 of 1 specialty with a comparison.
Med-Surg: 2 openings, night shifts, advertised at $1,608 to $1,615 a week, at the Mississippi median.
Against the national average, Mississippi runs housing 44% below and utilities 22% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Mississippi, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 13% below |
| Housing | 44% below |
| Utilities | 22% below |
| Groceries and goods | 4% below |
| Services | 4% below |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Vicksburg is $1,050 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $860.
Mississippi taxes wage income.
Other Mississippi hospitals with 300 or more beds, by open assignments.
| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dominic-jackson Memorial Hospital | Jackson | 16 | $1,912 | 526 | $1,200 |
| University of Mississippi Med Center | Jackson | 0 | — | 759 | $1,200 |